Finding the Third Proportional to 563,924 and 1,215,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 563,924 and 1,215,866 is: 2,621,505.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,924 : 1,215,866 = 1,215,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,924/1,215,866 = 1,215,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,924x = 1,215,866 × 1,215,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,924x = 1,478,330,129,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,478,330,129,956/563,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,505.97
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